Fill a recycled shampoo bottle with half a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and one cup of cold water, then pour the solution through hair after shampooing for a shine-boosting rinse. Do this several times a week for the best results.
More Apple Cider Vinegar Uses for Your Hair and Home

Apple cider vinegar is so much more than a salad dressing. Raw, organic, unfiltered, and unpasteurized, it's worth keeping on hand for your skin, hair, and house alike, and your pets can benefit too.
Make Your Hair Shine
Use It as an All-Natural Freshener
Pour it into the toilet and let it sit overnight to clean and deodorize, or use it in the dishwasher as a substitute for dish detergent. Mixing half a cup with one cup of water also makes a streak-free cleaner for microwaves, counters, windows, and mirrors.
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